Top 10 Hotels Near Mt Kinabalu in Kota Belud for 2026

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1. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

7.3 km from Mt Kinabalu

Jennifer

P2,169

P2,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lush, green landscape.

A white wooden chair with a wooden backrest and armrests, positioned on a wooden deck with a view of a mountain range in the background.

A room with a large window, metal beams, and a view of greenery and a building with a red roof.

2. Mile 36 Lodge

8.4 km from Mt Kinabalu

Wei Suan

P1,174

P1,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A corridor with a green carpet, white walls with black cow patterns, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A spacious outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a white ceiling, and red lanterns.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a bedside table with a kettle and cups.

A building with a unique cow-patterned exterior, a red car parked in front, and a sign indicating it's a villa.

3. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Boon

P2,308

P2,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A wooden tower structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A gazebo with a roof and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

4. J Residence

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Pierre

P2,923

P3,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A dining area with a large window, wooden walls, and a chandelier.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A dining area with wooden walls, a large window with a view of trees, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small shelf with a kettle.

5. Ayana Holiday Resort

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Anonymous traveler

P2,315

P2,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a bed, a pillow, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A hotel room with three beds, a small table with red cups, a white chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A row of yellow buildings with blue railings and large windows.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Wind Valley Farmstay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Arifin

P2,324

P2,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A view of a mountain range through a doorway, with a white building and a wooden door on the left.

A patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a village and mountains.

A group of people dining at a table in a brightly colored room with pink walls and a staircase in the background.

A room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

7. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

"We stayed here for one night while exploring the local area. Overall the experience was good, the room was comfortable and the location is convenient. But this is a very basic accommodation, and the bathroom was in need of some repair. The owner and family were very helpful and accommodating, and in general the people in this area are very nice. This is a great location for views of Mt Kinabalu, and for local hikes, and also for visiting the Desa Dairy Farm."

David

P1,997

P2,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A mountainous landscape with houses and a road.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a window with curtains, a computer, and a small shelf with items.

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a patterned pathway.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains.

8. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

9.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Amina

P1,240

P1,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a colorful abstract painting.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, and a curtain.

A room with a grey sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a fan, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

9. Ceaser's Place

8.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Robert

P1,773

P2,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A multi-story hotel with balconies and a lush garden.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a buffet counter.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a valley with hills and greenery.

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

10. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

12.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lay Nah

P3,746

P4,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A rustic building with a sign indicating a cafe and a truck shop.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel room with a sofa, two single beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a desk with a chair.

A landscaped garden with a gazebo, neatly trimmed hedges, and tall trees.

11. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lalitha

P4,811

P5,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A wooden structure with a covered roof and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A rustic wooden structure with a metal roof, a water feature, and a map on the wall.

A kitchen with a window view of trees, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.

A wooden deck with a railing, a small building with a green roof, and a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.

12. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

17 km from Mt Kinabalu

Seok Lan

P1,878

P2,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A wicker hanging chair, a wooden reception desk, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A room with a bed, a wall with a cartoon character, and a hanging light fixture.

A reception area with a wooden block counter, stone wall, and large glass doors leading to an outdoor area.

A house with a purple exterior, a stone foundation, and a grassy yard.

13. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

16.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Aileen

P910

P1,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.

Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.

A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.

14. Crystal Hill R

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Imran

P1,090

P1,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A wooden deck with a table and four chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.

A modern building with a large glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path leading to the entrance.

15. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

16.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

Zachary

P13,156

P14,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A single-story building with a flat roof, a porch, and a clear sky.

A building with a series of windows and doors, a covered walkway, and a grassy area with plants in the foreground.

A group of people walking on a concrete path with a railing on one side, overlooking a scenic landscape.

16. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

11.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

P956

P1,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green-striped towel, a headboard, and a plain wall.

A red building with multiple windows, a sign for 'WISMA TSK OYO Lodge 37 Hotel Suites', and several parked cars in front.

A hallway with a red door, two potted plants, and a wall-mounted light switch.

A hotel corridor with a sign advertising room availability and a contact number.

17. Lodge 37

17.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

P985

P1,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A balcony with a railing, a wooden floor, and a view of green trees and mountains.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter, and a visible kitchen area.

A multi-story hotel with a balcony on the upper floor, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

P2,872

P3,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a paved walkway.

A hotel room with a wooden table, water bottles, a kettle, and cups with the name 'SABAH' on them.

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light.

A bathroom with a shower, sink, toilet, and a mirror.

19. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

9.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

P1,543

P1,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

20. The Pampines Villa

7.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

P4,280

P4,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park	8.4 Very Good 105 reviews	View
Mile 36 Lodge	7.2 Good 146 reviews	View
Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang	8.0 Very Good 5 reviews	View
J Residence	7.6 Good 99 reviews	View
Ayana Holiday Resort	7.4 Good 88 reviews	View

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and the suite was great. You're located directly inside the Kinabalu National Park in Kundasang. We were specifically in one of the Nepenthes Suites which I can say was very nice (one of the King Bed suites). It was roomie, included full bathroom with a shower and hot water, a mini fridge, a sink with a facet for drinkable water, a smart tv (not huge), and a fire place. Entry into the park was 50 ringgit for foreigners, and 10 ringgit for locals. This is a per person/ per entry fee unless you're staying inside the park like we were, in which case the fee lasts 3 days. *If you're staying in the park you can leave the park and come back during these 3 days and you should be able to just show the person at the gate your initial ticket - we did have some confusion where the person at the gate thought we had to pay again, but the people at the front desk were able to confirm the tickets are good for 3 days and they got our second payment returned to us. Our stay also included a breakfast service each morning from the restaurant in the park which was nice (a very short walk from our suite), and they also offered room service from the same restaurant. Room service obviously wasn't included, but there wasn't a service fee or anything apart from the cost of the meals which was also nice coming from the US. Over all my wife and I really enjoyed the stay and I felt it was great value."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

10/10 Excellent

"friendly staff... "

Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

8/10 Good

"Most beautiful view on roof top. Toilet needs to be updated. Smell pretty bad. "

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

A mountainous landscape with a red bridge and lush greenery.

Maragang Hill

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kundasang with a stop at Maragang Hill. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A herd of black and white cows grazing in a lush green field with mountains in the background.

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A mountainous landscape with traditional wooden buildings and a sign for a heritage site.

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

8.6/10 (63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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A symmetrical garden with white columns and red wooden beams, a central water feature, and a mountain in the background.

Kundasang War Memorial

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kundasang with a visit to Kundasang War Memorial. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A tree trunk with a large, red, spiky fungus growing from it.

Poring Hot Spring

8.4/10 (40 reviews)

You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kundasang at Mount Kinabalu Golf Club. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sosodikon Hill Kundasang during your travels in Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Viviane Rafflesia Garden

2.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Viviane Rafflesia Garden, a lovely green space in Ranau. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt Kinabalu?

Mt Kinabalu is located in an area of Kota Belud that travelers like for its mountain views. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Mt Kinabalu?

The Pampines Villa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Mt Kinabalu. Other good choices within 5 miles include Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park and Deco Home Mesilau Golf Bungalow @ Kundasang.

How many hotels are there near Mt Kinabalu?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mt Kinabalu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Mt Kinabalu.

What can I see and do near Mt Kinabalu?

Explore nature at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance and Maragang Hill. You might plan a visit to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm or Mount Kinabalu Golf Club while you're in the area. Spend some time checking out Kundasang War Memorial, which is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Mt Kinabalu, or make a stop by Sosodikon Hill Kundasang, located 5.6 mi (9.1 km) away.

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Our top choices for Mt Kinabalu hotels

1. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

2. Mile 36 Lodge

3. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

4. J Residence

5. Ayana Holiday Resort

6. Wind Valley Farmstay

7. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

8. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

9. Ceaser's Place

10. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

11. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

12. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

13. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

14. Crystal Hill R

15. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

16. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

17. Lodge 37

18. Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang

19. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

20. The Pampines Villa

Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

Maragang Hill

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

Kundasang War Memorial

Poring Hot Spring

Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

Viviane Rafflesia Garden

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